Partner at Ames Kent
Katherine Oakes
Partner
Katherine (also known as Kate) has worked at Ames Kent since 2002 when she started as an office junior. She is now a partner with Michael Rogers. Her area of specialism is private client work; she has dealt with a variety of complex estates including high net estates, capital gains tax liabilities, trusts and estates with foreign and business assets. Kate is a Licensed Probate Practitioner and Licensed Conveyancer. Kate is very experienced with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has helped many clients in the local area with their Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys. She prides herself on her excellent client care and approachable manner. She is a Commissioner for Oaths. Kate enjoys spending time with her family, amateur DIY and cooking.
26 King Street, BA11 1BH
Licensed for 6 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property, Agriculture, Commercial Property, Family Law
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 68%
- Family Law 13%
- Commercial Property 2%
- Housing & Property 16%
- Agriculture 2%
88 Client Reviews
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About Katherine Oakes
Katherine (also known as Kate) has worked at Ames Kent since 2002 when she started as an office junior. She is now a partner with Michael Rogers. Her area of specialism is private client work; she has dealt with a variety of complex estates including high net estates, capital gains tax liabilities, trusts and estates with foreign and business assets. Kate is a Licensed Probate Practitioner and Licensed Conveyancer. Kate is very experienced with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has helped many clients in the local area with their Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys. She prides herself on her excellent client care and approachable manner. She is a Commissioner for Oaths. Kate enjoys spending time with her family, amateur DIY and cooking.
Languages Spoken: English
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Ames Kent
?-present
Satisfaction
I had an occasion to visit Ames Kent in Frome to discuss a personal matter. I was treated with respect and courtesy by the person on reception. My appointment with Katherine Oakes was exceptional very helpful and professional. Thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 19 December, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Good All Round Service
We needed to alter our existing Wills and chose Ames Kent because they are local. The advice and service we received was clear and accurate and the staff pleasant and easy to deal with. Good value for money and we would recommend them to anybody.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 19 December, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate
Excellent service and very good value compared to other solicitors. Very efficient service. Probate completed in 4 weeks.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 19 December, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Will
My experience of revising my Will was clear and easy. I appreciated the advice and notes to be added to the Will so that my wishes are followed as I would like. The staff are all friendly and helpful.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate
The prompt work in the case of probate relieved us all of the work during a time of grieving.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Will Writing
An excellent approach to legal matters and extremely professional. Explained the legal words to a layman or (laywoman) in my case!
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills
The whole experience of producing our Wills was excellent from start to finish. Katherine gave us clear advice and was friendly and approachable. We will be using Ames Kent again and will recommend to others.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Lease
Fantastic, professional service with a quick turn around.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
A representative from Ames Kent responded to this review on 05 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Lasting Power of Attorneys
Professional first class service. Dealt with Ames Kent for forty years.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
A representative from Ames Kent responded to this review on 05 November, 2024
Your positive feedback is most appreciated, thank you.
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The RUH Will
From the time I went into book an appointment I was greeted with a lovely staff member, and a lovely smile, hello. Katherine explained everything well and made everything so much better and easy. I was worried but no need to be, everything was excellent.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Your positive feedback is most appreciated, thank you.
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